The Coast Guard has arrested a hardened terrorist with 4 domestic firearms and 8 rounds of live cartridges in Maheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar. This information was given by Coast Guard Media Officer Lt. Commander Siam-ul-Haq on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at noon. He said, based on secret information, a special operation was conducted by Coast Guard Station Matarbari in the area adjacent to Dhalghata Panirchhara under Maheshkhali Police Station in Cox’s Bazar at 12 midnight on Thursday, August 21, 2025. During the operation, a notorious terrorist was arrested along with 4 domestic firearms and 8 rounds of live ammunition after searching a house in the area. The process of taking further legal action against the seized evidence and the arrested accused is under process. He also said that Bangladesh Coast Guard will continue such operations in the future to maintain the law and order situation in the country.